The Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation (MCTEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to provide healthy, recreational, and educational opportunities for youth in Montgomery County Public Schools. Through our after-school programs, full day summer camps and work with Big Brothers and Big Sisters; MCTEF promotes honest competition, sportsmanship, self-discipline, non-violent conflict resolution, and self-esteem.
Our vision is to introduce tennis—and expand access to it—for all youth across Montgomery County. By engaging the tennis community and seeking support from grant-making corporations, foundations, and public agencies that share our mission, MCTEF works to secure the resources needed to deliver impactful tennis and mentoring programs in public parks, schools, and camps.
Message From the President
With a lifelong passion for tennis, I began playing at age 10 and have served as a USTA captain since 2012. As the current President of the Montgomery County Tennis Education Foundation (MCTEF) and a former MCTEF tennis instructor, I am deeply committed to advancing tennis education. I also serve on several boards for non-profit organizations. I hold an M.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, which has equipped me with leadership and financial management skills, making me well-prepared to support the Tennis Education Foundation’s success.
Zaf Basha, MCTEF President
MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the MCTEF Board of Directors
ZAF BASHA
President
Frank Hatten
CAROL GOVER
Board Member
CARMEL ORTIZ
Board Member
OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DeAtley Hatten Barish
Instructors
We have wonderful instructors who are both tennis teachers and mentors for our youth.